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BG08 JVE

2008 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,769 mi
Last recorded57,769 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 JVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 57,769 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 48,011 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 37,668 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

wiper smeary

Fail 22 May 2020 37,668 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

wiper smeary

Pass 12 Apr 2019 34,214 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 32,695 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 29,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 27,556 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 26,098 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Dec 2014 21,101 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 17,770 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 17,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 12,504 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 12,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2011 12,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 12,363 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Citroen C1?

Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
4,548
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
189,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,976
Registration plate lamp not working 14,045
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,225
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BG08 JVE is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 59,859 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG08 JVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG08 JVE registered?

BG08 JVE is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is BG08 JVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 JVE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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